74USB DevicesConnecting USB devices1 Connect the USB device to the USB port (A) on your computer,referring to the operating instructions of the USB device.You may need to install drivers compatible with the operating system you are usingfor your USB devices. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to the operatinginstructions for USB devices on how to install the driver.NOTEz USB devices may be connected or removed without turning off the computer's power.z When a USB device is connected, there are cases the standby or hibernation functionwill not operate in a normal manner due to the USB device. In addition, a USB devicemay have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in cases where thecomputer is unable to start up properly.z Some devices will not operate when connected to a USB HUB; these devices must beconnected directly to the USB port on your computer.z Depending on the USB device connected, the computer may not recognize when theUSB device is connected or disconnected, or the device may not operate properly.Windows XP• In this case, select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -[System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Universal Serial Bus Controllers] - [USBRoot Hub] - [Power Management] and remove the check mark from [Allow thecomputer to turn off this device to save power].z When a USB device is removed and then inserted, may appear in the DeviceManager and the device may not be correctly recognized. If this happens, tryremoving and connect the device once more.z When USB devices are connected, power consumption increases. Remove USBdevices when not in use, especially when operating on battery power.Windows 2000z When the computer enters standby or hibernation mode and then resumes while aUSB 1.1 device (e.g., USB floppy disk drive (optional)) is connected, a devicedisconnection warning message may appear on the screen, but this will not impedethe computer's operation.Connecting/Removing USB devices